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Focused Trade Mission to Canada for Retail and Foodservice

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
September 9—10, 2026
Location
Toronto, Canada
Early Registration Deadline
Jun 26, 2026
Early Registration Price
$425

Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Canada

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) in Ottawa reports that trustworthiness in food safety systems, sophisticated transportation logistics, geographic proximity, similar consumer preferences, and relatively affluent consumers are among the reasons why Canada continues to offer export opportunities for new-to-export small- and medium-sized U.S. companies.

Canda also offers significant market opportunities for exporters of U.S. agricultural and food products due to key factors such as:

  • Canadian consumers value U.S. quality and safety standards.
  • Canada’s ethnically diverse population provides opportunities for specialty products.
  • Consumers value the strong, diverse, and innovative food culture in the U.S.
  • U.S. food products are generally aligned with Canadian tastes and are familiar to Canadian consumers.

Download the Flyer for the Focused Trade Mission to Canada for Retail and Foodservice

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Cooking ingredients and meals
  • Snacks
  • Baked Goods
  • Processed Fruit & Vegetables
  • Pasta, Rice & Noodles
  • Non-Alcoholic & Alcoholic Beverages  
  • Healthy & Organic Products
  • Ethnic Food Products
  • Pet Food

Mission Itinerary 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026: Arrive in Toronto

Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Briefing & Retail Tour

Thursday, September 10, 2026: One-On-One Meetings with Buyers

Friday, September 11, 2026: Depart

Travel Information

Please consider resources such a www.travel.state.gov when determining if this event is appropriate for you or your company.

Focused Trade Mission Services Provided

  • One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers
  • Pre-event custom product research including market overview, importation and distribution analysis
  • Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service
  • Retail store tour
  • Table top showcase
  • Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing your company profile, contact details and product lines
  • On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative
  • Identifying top leads

Preparation Assistance

Canada Country Profile

Start your trade mission journey now.
We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Access in-depth country-specific data and industry research

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date
exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.

View Available Webinars

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

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BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for 50% reimbursement on:

  • Promotions and product demonstrations
  • Advertising
  • Select international travel costs
  • Marketing and point-of-sale materials
  • Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
  • And much more!
Learn More about the Branded Program

 

 

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